During the seventies I was a faithful viewer of Dr. Who episodes in reruns on PBS. Courtney managed the feat of making the Brigadier simultaneously an irritating stuffed shirt, and a well beloved heroic figure. It was a fine performance in what after all was a fairly low budget BBC science fiction show for kids and teenagers. Courtney rose above the material he was given and made a two dimensional supporting character something more. No actor can ask for higher praise. May his soul rest in peace.

When I was a kid I lived in England and we only had three TV channels. Dr. Who was one of the best things on and since I lived there in the late 70s, I thought Tom Baker was the only Doctor. I even had a Dr. Who-like scarf that I wore on cold wet days, which on that little island is quite often.

I can’t remember the last time I discussed Dr. Who with anyone because I am trying to hide my inner geek.

Mr. McClarey, thanks for the memories.

Since the geek is out. When I watch NCIS, I don’t recall Ducky from The Man From UNCLE, I remember him as Steel, from Sapphire and Steel. If any of you know about that series then you must be ultra geeks.